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Straumann revenues rise, but firm still cutting back
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Straumann reported unaudited 2008 full-year net revenue of 779 million Swiss francs ($697 million U.S.), up from 714 million francs ($639 million) in 2007.
January 15, 2009
The pros and cons of owning a Cerec
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
After two years of Cerec ownership, Dr. Helaine Smith says the rewards are well worth the challenges. She cautions, however, that despite what the sales people may tell you, CAD/CAM technology does not automatically boost your practice's profitability.
January 6, 2009
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Fiber-reinforced posts win fans
By Dr. Monica "mOe" Anderson
If fence posts in the Wild West were as reliable as today's endodontic posts, cattle rustlers would have had to find "real" jobs. Now one type of post in particular has begun to stand out from the others.
January 4, 2009
Sirona launches new digital impression system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona has unveiled Cerec AC, an advanced digital impression unit for CAD/CAM dentistry built on its proprietary Cerec Bluecam technology.
January 4, 2009
Biolase system used for TV root canal
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The nationally syndicated TV show "The Doctors" is scheduled to broadcast a root canal procedure performed using Biolase's Endolase RFT root canal therapy system on January 8, according to the company.
December 29, 2008
Lawsuit puts imported dental work under scrutiny
By Kathy Kincade
An Ohio woman has filed a malpractice lawsuit against a large, multistate dental practice and two of its dentists, charging that dental restoration products allegedly imported from China have left her permanently injured and disabled.
December 9, 2008
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New DentCAD system designed for first-time users
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delcam has launched DentCAD, a new computer-aided design program for the dental industry that can be used to create all kinds of dental restorations, including copings, crowns, and bridge frameworks, according to the company.
December 8, 2008
In defense of cosmetic dentistry
By Helaine Smith, DMD, MBA
There's nothing unethical about making teeth look better, argues Dr. Helaine Smith in her column, The Mouth Physician. Restoring appearances can also mean restoring strength. One key is paying proper attention to occlusion.
December 7, 2008
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Sirona revenues up, sales down in Q4
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Sirona Dental Systems announced increased revenues today because of currency fluctuations. But the volume of the company's sales declined. And officially it lost money because it revalued some of its assets.
December 3, 2008
Dentsply launches new refinement tips
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dentsply has introduced a new line of access refinement tips, ProUltra SINE tips.
December 2, 2008
Biolase cuts costs and workforce
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Biolase Technology announced that it has reduced its quarterly fixed cost structure by approximately $2 million (20%) and is completing a 20% domestic work force reduction.
December 1, 2008
Old-style adhesives are better, researcher says
By Laird Harrison
Violins, cathedrals, waffle irons: they don't make 'em like they used to. To that list, Jeff Brucia, D.D.S., a University of the Pacific assistant professor, would add dental adhesives. And at least one adhesive company agrees.
November 24, 2008
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